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YK09 VYE

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,971 mi
Last recorded93,971 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 VYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 93,971 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 93,912 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 89,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,615 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r brake pad loose in housing

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front cracked badly (225/45r 17 91w) (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake pads a lot lower than nearside front wants really a set of brake pads and brakes checking make sure there not seized

offside front headlight slightly misted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,309 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 70,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,423 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

Fail 4 Apr 2016 55,423 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,037 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 21,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,722 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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YK09 VYE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 76,271 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK09 VYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YK09 VYE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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